Material for a traditional puzzle box Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Material for a traditional puzzle box”
THE ANSWER
WOOD
The answer to “Material for a traditional puzzle box” is WOOD.
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NYT Midi July 6 2026WOODFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Material for a traditional puzzle box” most recently appeared in the NYT Midi on July 6 2026. The verified answer is a 4 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Wood in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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